Navigating the Future of Diagnostics: Balancing Access, Prevention, and Productivity in a Changing NHS Landscape
Thursday, April 3, 2025 9:40 AM to 10:20 AM · 40 min. (Europe/London)
Information
- Establishing system-level coordination for demand and capacity planning, with policies and SOPs prioritizing preventive diagnostics and early detection
- Using interoperable systems and AI to enable predictive diagnostics, early risk identification, and streamlined screening programs
- Expanding CDCs as accessible hubs for preventive screening, targeting at-risk populations and reducing reliance on hospital services
- Funding advanced diagnostic equipment and infrastructure to support early detection, innovation, and community-based delivery
- Equipping ambulances and urgent care with tools for prevention-focused diagnostics, reducing avoidable hospital visits and improving outcomes
Speakers

Prof. Sir Mike Richards
Chair, UK National Screening CommitteeAuthor, Independent Review of Diagnostic Services for NHS England
Louise Stead
Group Chief ExecutiveAshford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation TrustKP
Kiran Patel
Chief Medical OfficerUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Ralph Wiegner
Head of StrategySiemens Healthcare Limited c/o Data Capture solutions